Prospective students and their families are invited to joing Texas A&M for their premier recruitment event, Aggieland Saturday! It will be held February 18, 2012, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aggieland Saturday is an annual campus wide open house which draws thousands of people to campus. Visitors cam participate in group sessions about admission, scholarships and financial aid. Academic departments, colleges and student services will also provide information and host activities. During the day, participants can meet current students, tour the campus and residence halls, and see all that Texas A&M has to offer. Activities are free and designed to be self-guided, so participants can focus on their particular areas of interest.

Aggieland Saturday is sponsored by the Office of Admissions and the Association of Former Students. For more information, visit the admissions.tamu.edu/aggielandsaturday website.

Juniors are invited to kick back with the Greyhound Pack on Saturday, March 24, 2012, during ENMU's preview day for juniors.

Junior preview is a time not only to see ENMU but also to meet students, faculty and staff who make ENMU unique.

Juniors can register at www.enmu.edu/jrpreviewday. The registration deadline is Wednesday, March 21st.


Students needing overnight accommodations are welcome to complementary housing in a residence hall. Reservations must be made by calling the Housing Office at 575-562-2631 or sending an email to stephanie.mcclary@3nmu.edu

The Lubbock Independent School District will sponsor an area-wide College & Career Night on Mon., Sept. 26th, at the United Spirit Arena from 5:30-8:00 p.m.

While the event is sponsored by Lubbock ISD, it is open to all area school districts. This is an excellent opportunity for students & parents to meet with college recruiters & representatives from approximately 100 schools in a "browse only" format. In addition to college & university recruiters, several technical schools, vocational institutions & military recruiters will be represented. There is no charge for this event.

Parents are encouraged to attend with their high school & middle school students. College & Career Night is a good time to begin exploring the many post-high school educational opportunities available today.

"Financial Aid 101" will be offered from 6:00 - 6:45 and from 7:00 - 7:45 with Esmeralda Benitez, Executive Director from LEARN, Inc. speaking.

"It's Never Too Late to Start Planning for College" will also be held from 6:00 - 6:45 and from 7:00 - 7:45 with Kathy Rollo, Lubbock ISD Executive Director, Leadership & Professional Development speaking.

Other exciting additions to this year's events include:

*concession stands will be open for the attendees

*entertainment will be providede by college music programs and

*hands-on/interactive displays will be set up by Lubbock ISD's Career and Technology Education (CTE) programs.

Red Raider Madness is a chance for admitted students to get an inside look at what it will be like to be a current student at Texas Tech University!

The day will start off at the football complex (Jones AT&T) where students will have an information browsing fair. Included are all the academic colleges, housing, financial aid, Red Raider Orientation, and so many others! They will then be provided a game day lunch and hear from the TTU Chancellor Kent Hance. After the program is over, they will head to the Lady Raiders basketball game versus the Lady Sooners from Oklahoma. Each student gets two free tickets to the game! If they need an additional ticket, the cost will be only $5.

This event is on Saturday, March 5th. To register and for more information, students can visit the web site at www.visit.ttu.edu/events/rrm.

Tours of the campus will be provided on Friday, March 4th at 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. To register for a tour, go to www.visit.ttu.edu Tours of housing complkexes and the student recreation center will also be available on this day.

Big Weekend, Wayland’s college preview for high school juniors and seniors, is just around the corner, and exciting things are planned. Big Weekend, March 25 - 26, is a fantastic time for students to see the campus and find out what college life is like.

All students attending Big Weekend will be eligible for scholarships and prize drawings. Participants may also audition for band, choir, theatre and art scholarships as well as tryout for men’s and women’s J.V. basketball, women’s volleyball and soccer, and coed cheerleading.

Students will also have a chance to enjoy a concert at Harral Auditorium on Friday evening, March 25th at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are available in advance through the WBU University Store or at the door. For other options or more information, call 800-588-1928.

Information and a schedule of events is online at www.wbu.edu/admission/visit_campus/preview_days/bigWeekend


For additional information or to register for Big Weekend, students may contact the Admissions Office at 1-800-588-1928 or register online at the following link:

www.wbu.edu/admission/visit_campus/preview_days/bigWeekend

Senior Sneak at South Plains College

South Plains College will host the annual “Senior Sneak” preview on Friday, February 18th. Any senior that is thinking about attending SPC should make plans to go to this preview day, Registration begins at 9:00 a.m. in the Texan Dome and a general assembly will open the Preview at 9:30 a.m. in the Dome.

A program showcase will be at 10:00 a.m. with faculty and students presenting information about educational opportunities at SPC. They will answer questions and tour students through instructional areas.

There will also be a special program for parents designed to provide answers to questions regarding admissions, TSI housing, tuition and fees, financial aid, academic transfer and other aspects of SPC.

Campus tours will be offered at 11:00, with an Open House at 11:15. Students will be able to pick up information on admissions, financial aid and many other services available to SPC students. Lunch will be served at 11:30.

Check out the website for a detailed schedule of activities: www.southplainscollege.edu/seniorsneak

Visit www.collegeweeklive.com and get some great information!

Spring Preview Days

February 5 Saturday University of Texas Permian Basin (UTPB)
February 12 Saturday Midwestern State University Mustang Rally
February 18 Friday South Plains College Senior Sneak
February 19 Saturday Sul Ross State University Super Sully
February 19 Saturday Texas A&M University Aggieland Saturday
February 19 Saturday University of North Texas
February 21 Monday Bayalor Sic ‘Em Day
February 21 Monday Lubbock Christian University Chaps Day
February 28 Monday Mondays at Texas Christian Universtiy (TCU)
March 4 Friday Discover WT Day
March 5 Saturday Angelo State University
March 5 Saturday McMurry University
March 25-26 Fri – Sat Wayland Baptist University Big Weekend
March 26 Saturday University of Texas Permian Basin (UTPB)
April 2 Satuday Discover WT Day
April 4 Monday Lubbock Christian University Chaps Day
April 9 Saturday Baylor Premiere
April 18 Monday Lubbock Christian University Chaps Day
April 18 Monday Mondays at Texas Christian University (TCU)

College and University Preview Days

Abilene Christian University:

Premiere Weekend October 8-9
Wildcat Days September 6 September 17 October 11 October 29 November 12 November 22
Angelo State University:
Discover ASU November 13
February 5
Baylor University:
Premiere Days September 25 January 29 April 9
Sic ‘Em Days October 11 November 22 February 21

Duke University:
@Austin September 29
@Dallas October 3
@Houston October 11

Eastern New Mexico University:
Green and Silver Day November 6

Hardin Simmons University:
Fall Preview October 30
Cowboy Days September 17 October 29 November 12 December 10

Lubbock Christian University:
Chap Days October 25 November 15 February 21 April 4 April 18

McMurry University:
Preview Days October 2 November 7 January 29 (Athletic) March 5

Midwestern State University:
Mustang Rally November 7
February 12

New Mexico Junior College:
Preview Day October 22
South Plains College:
Senior Sneak February 18

Stephen F. Austin University:
Showcase Saturday November 14

Texas A&M University:
Aggieland Saturday February 19
GameDay Workshop September 18 October 16 November 20

Texas Christian University:
Mondays at TCU October 4 October 25 November 15 December 6
January 24 February 28 April 18

Texas Tech University:
University Day October 18


University of North Texas:
Preview Day November 6
February 19

University of Texas at Arlington:
Preview Day October 9
November 13

University of Texas at Austin:
Student information sessions September 25 September 30 October 19
for students and parents held October 30 November 3 November 20
in Lubbock


University of Texas at the Permian Basin:
Falcon Day November 13
February 5
March 26

Wayland Baptist University:
Gold Rush November 6

Big Weekend March 25-26

West Texas A&M University:
Discover WT November 6
March 4
April 2

Do you have questions about applying to UT Austin?

Want to know more about various programs?

Nor sure what's required for admissions?

The West Texas Admissions Center
for
The University of Texas at Austin
is now offering
Student Information Sessions
for high school seniors and their families

Available times:
Saturday, September 25th at 11:00 a.m.
Thursday, September 30th at 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday, October 19th at 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 30th at 11:00 a.m.
Wednesday, November 3rd at 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, November 20th at 11:00 a.m.

Register online at www.bealonghorn.com/wtac

806-798-BEVO (2386)

Or email: wtac@austin.utexas.edu

5225 S. Loop 289, Suite 119
Lubbock, Texas 79424

WBU will host Gold Rush on Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010, from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Breakfast and a performance by Spirit will start the day. There will be an academic fair, financial aid and student services overview, mock classes, a senior seminar for parents, campus tours and auditions for music, art and theatre scholarships or tryouts for athletic teams. Lunch will be served and there will be a performance by Pioneer Jazz Band. The day will end with a Pioneers and Flying Queens double header and the Miss Wayland Contest. For more information, go wo www.wbu.edu or call 800-588-1928

NMJC in Hobbs, New Mexico, will host NMJC Discovery on Friday, October 22nd, 2010. Activities will begin at 9:00 a.m. and conclude at 11:30 a.m.

To register for this event, call 575-492-2587. Visit the website at www.nmjc.edu

Texas A&M Dwight Look College of Engineering

The Dwight Look College of Engineering will be hosting Discover Engineering on Saturday, October 23, 2010, from 10 am to 3 pm in the Zachry Engineering Center on the Texas A&M University campus in College Station, TX. This event is a one day open house for the College of Engineering where participants can attend lab tours, demonstrations, resource tables, and enjoy hands on activities.

An invitation is extended to students of all ages with aspirations to explore the exciting fields of engineering; teachers; and parents.

For more information, please visit the Discover Engineering web site: essap.tamu.edu/de

Before visiting a college, here are a few tips that might help you get the most out of the visit:

Visit when the school is in session.

Plan at least a full day (and stay overnight, if possible).

Call ahead and set up an interview with an admissions counselor.

Make a list of questions you might have about the school.

Download a map of the campus.

Set up a campus tour.

Visit with students and faculty.

Attend a sporting event, if possible.

Check out the stuff that's important to you (dorms, libraries, student unions, athletic facilities, etc.)

Find out what's available off campus? Restaurants, theaters, public libraries, job opportunities?


Questions to Ask:

Are there active fraternities and sororities on campus?

How good is the food in the dining facilities?

Can you stay in the dorm for more than your freshman year?

Can you have a single room or must you share?

What intercollegiate and intramural teams are represented on campus?

What kinds of clubs and societies are on campus?

How well are the campus and its facilities maintained?


How safe is the campus? Where are the campus police located?

It's important that you visit schools you might want to attend. Visiting a school gives you a close-up look; a chance to focus on the details and actually experience the college before you make a commitment.

The number of schools you visit depends on your time and money. You probably won't be able to visit every school you're considering, but try to at least visit schools that'll provide a variety of experiences.

For example, check out a large and a small school, or go to one urban and one small-town campus. For those you can't visit, do the best you can with research and word-of-mouth.

After you visit a college, remember to send thank you notes to everyone you met with. It's a little courtesy that will help get you noticed.

Use these pointers to make the most of your visits:

Do some prep work: Before your visit, decide what you want to learn about the school and put together a list of questions. Use the same list for every school so you can make fair comparisons. You might also want to run a few practice interviews with family or friends so you're comfortable speaking about your high school achievements and your future plans.

Visit while classes are in session: This is the best time to visit schools. Most counselors suggest you schedule visits from March through late April of your junior year in high school or in the fall of your senior year.

Schedule your visit at least two weeks in advance: Call the admissions office to arrange your visit. Ask if you could sit in on classes, eat with the students, spend the night in a dorm, and use the campus facilities. Find out if you can get a campus tour.

Schedule interviews with faculty and admissions staff: When scheduling your visit, try to arrange to meet with faculty members and admissions staff. Meet with professors who teach in your area of interest. You'll get to know a staff member and hear an inside opinion of the school. Meet with admissions staff to find out about the school, to verify admission requirements, and to discuss costs and financial aid.

Take the campus tour: If the school offers an escorted tour, take advantage of it. You'll get access to more of the campus, and your escort can be a great source of candid information.

Attend information sessions, if offered: Schedule your interviews after the information session and the campus tour, if you can. You'll speak more knowledgeably and come up with better questions.

Ask lots of questions: This is your chance to discover things you'll learn no other way. Ask questions of the students, the faculty, the admissions staff. Ask students what they like best and least; what they'd change; what the campus is like on weekends; which professors are best.

Trust your instincts and take notes: Pay attention to how you feel, especially your first impressions. Is this where you want to live and go to school for four years? Drive through surrounding neighborhoods and get a feel for the community. Make notes to jog your memory when decision time comes and when something catches your interest follow up with a phone call or e-mail.
Want to find out more about a school? Learn whom to talk to for the best information.

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Rise and Shine is a 40-minute information session for high school juniors and their families. The focus of Rise and Shine is the UT Admissions process. Although juniors can't apply yet (you won't be able to apply until later in the summer), you can do a number of things now to learn more about the UT Austin admissions and application process. Attending Rise and Shine on March 6, 2010, is a great start!

Rise and Shine will be held on Saturday, March 6, 2010. Keep a close check on the following website and register as soon as possible. Registration will open sometime this month.

bealonghorn.utexas.edu/meetus/events/riseandshine/

Texas A&M will host a Student Leaders of Tomorrow (SLOT) Conference for high school juniors and seniors on February 12-14, 2010. The SLOT Conference is unique in that it is primarily produced by college freshmen who are dedicated to helping others cultivate their own leadership and personal development. Students will have the opportunity to hear prominent speakers and participate in roundtable discussions that motivate individual growth and discuss pertinent topics not only essential for future success in college, but in life.

During the SLOT Conference, the delegates stay on campus in residence halls with current Texas A&M students. The delegates will have an opportunity to experience college life and build relationships with their hosts, as well as have fun and enjoy what the A&M community has to offer. There will be a mixer the second night of the conference for the students so that they can relax and enjoy the friendships they have formed.

Registration opens November 2, 2009, and forms will be available on the website (slot.tamu.edu

Space is limited, and applicants are accepted on a first come, first serve basis. Mail-in applications must be postmarked by January 15, 2010. If you have any questions, call (979) 845-1515 and speak with a representative.

Be sure and visit the website:
slot.tamu.edu. Students can also look it up on Facebook at "SLOT 2010" or follow on Twitter at "SLOT_2010".

The Texas Tech Health Sciences Center's School of Medicine Office of Admissions is hosting another "Early Dedication to Medical Education" (EDME) Session. The session is for students, parents, teachers and anyone else interested in assisting high school students reach their goals of becoming a physician!

The event will be held on Tuesday evening, January 26th, at 6:30 p.m. in the Academic Classroom Building, Room 100 (3601 4th Street).

TTHSC will provide food and a great presentation by Kaplap Test Prep and Admissions!

To sign up for this event, or to receive more information, contact Erin Peck at 806-743-2297 or email Erin at erin.peck@ttuhsc.edu

Texas Tech will host a special College Night just for local area students on Thursday night, January 14th.

Juniors and seniors, along with their parents, are encouraged to attend and explore the different majors at TTU along with the corresponding career paths.

Plan to attend and enjoy the presentations, question and answer period, and refreshments on Thursday evening, January 14, 2010, from 6:00 - 8:30 p.m.

The event will be held at the Texas Tech University Student Union Building, Hemmle Hall, at 15th Street and Akron Avenue.

RSVP online today at www.visit.ttu.edu/events/DiscoverTexasTech